Description
A comforting and flavorful one-pot pasta dish featuring Cajun sausage and a creamy sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (13oz) pack Cajun andouille sausage, cut into coins
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 (14.5oz) can chicken broth (about 2 cups)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 (10oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes and chilies
- 8 ounces dry bowtie pasta (½ pound or approximately 2 cups)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the Cajun sausage for about 5 minutes until browned. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the grease in the pan.
- Sauté the garlic in the remaining sausage grease for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, heavy cream, and Cajun seasoning, and stir.
- Add the dry pasta to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low heat for about 14 minutes.
- Once the pasta is tender, stir in the cooked sausage and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Garnish with fresh parsley or sliced green onions. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: one pot, pasta, Cajun, sausage, creamy, weeknight meal